This event is part of Next Fest, brought to you by the Sustainable Business Network and NZI, and made possible thanks to the generous support of BOMA.

Step into an evening of hope, action and imagination.

As part of Next Fest 2025, join us for an exclusive screening of Future Council — the powerful new film from visionary storyteller Damon Gameau (2040, That Sugar Film).

This inspiring documentary follows a group of young changemakers as they rewrite the rules of corporate responsibility and shape a fairer, more sustainable world.

We’re delighted to welcome Damon in person for a special Q&A following the screening.

This event is part of Next Fest, brought to you by the Sustainable Business Network and NZI, and made possible thanks to the generous support of BOMA.

About the film

Millions of children around the world are frustrated by the dire lack of action to protect the planet and their future. Until now, their only avenue to express these concerns has been protesting on the streets.

Director Damon Gameau (2040, That Sugar Film) takes eight children on an epic adventure across Europe in a school bus powered by biofuel. Their mission is to better understand the planet’s predicament, explore solutions and, most importantly, take the conversation from the streets, into the boardrooms of some of the world’s largest polluters and most influential companies.

Their bold, hopeful journey leads to the creation of a Future Council: young changemakers working with big business to shape a better world.

Watch the trailer here

About Damon Gameau

Damon Gameau is an Australian film director, speaker and author. As a director he wrote, directed, and performed vocals for the 2011 Tropfest-winning short film ‘Animal Beatbox’. In 2015 he turned to activism with his debut feature documentary ‘That Sugar Film’, which sold to 25 territories and received numerous awards, including the 2015 AACTA Award for Best Documentary. His campaign book ‘That Sugar Book’ was a bestseller in Australia and published in 20 countries and 8 languages. Damon then directed the climate solutions feature documentary ‘2040’ and authored an accompanying book ‘2040: a Handbook for the Regeneration’. Both films sit in the top 10 highest grossing Australian documentaries at the domestic box office. Damon then co-founded Regen Studios with Anna Kaplan where together they work with philanthropists and partners to build comprehensive impact campaigns for their films, raising money for ecological solutions and awareness in classrooms, boardrooms, and Parliaments around the world.

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